Just picked up my Shield 45 this morning. Brought it home, gave it a good wipe down, ran a rag through the barrel, lubed it. Loaded up some Federal 230gr FMJs, stepped out the back door and let go with a triple tap at a 6x6 that stands about 20 yds in back of the house. Two hit, saw the one kick up some dirt beyond the post. Man, what a sweet little pistol!